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6 Beds
8 Baths
9,329 sqft

$12,000,000

455 Lorraine Blvd, Los Angeles CA, 90020

Price per sqft$1,286.31
Built in1913
Property size9,329 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Sold

Listed Nov 10, 2025

Updated 4 weeks ago

The Famed Dorothy Chandler Estate "The Western White House"A once-in-a-generation opportunity to own one of the Los Angeles' most distinguished and storied estates.The Dorothy Chandler Estate, a registered Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, stands as a crown jewel of American Beaux-Arts architecture, originally designed in 1913 by renowned architects J. Martyn Haenke, William Dodd, and Julia Morganthe visionary behind Hearst Castle.This iconic residence has graciously welcomed several U.S. Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon earning it the illustrious title "The Western White House." For generations, it has hosted exclusive fundraisers, elegant soires, and gatherings that shaped Los Angeles' cultural and political history.Set on an expansive 35,971 sq ft corner lot in prestigious Windsor Square / Hancock Park, the estate offers approximately 9,329 sq ft of refined interiors, including six bedrooms, eight baths, a grand music room, five fireplaces, a wine cellar, and a detached guest house. Elegant french revival-style architecture, timeless detailing, and masterful restoration throughout preserve the home's classical grandeur while offering a sense of sophistication and privacy rarely found in Los Angeles today.Located just south of 3rd Street and east of Rossmore Avenue, this iconic property is surrounded by the city's most prestigious residences and cultural landmarks.The Dorothy Chandler Estate is not just a residence it is a living monument of heritage, artistry, and timeless prestige in the heart of Los Angeles.

Additional information

MLS® ID
25618441

Interior Features

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
8
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.83 Acres

Other Property Details

Garage
Yes
View
Yes
Pool
Yes

Listed by Shahryar Bastani with Christie's International Real Estate SoCal
Listing Contact: 818-744-2846 

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